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Event Planner
Configure the Settings sheet
Select the ‘Settings’ sheet and enter the following information:
- Meals: You may list the different meals you’ll be serving.
- Tables: You may list the different meals you’ll be serving.
- Task Status: You may rename one or more of the default Task statuses.
- Task Priority: You may rename one or more of the default Task priorities.
🟢 Tip: To remove an entry in the Meals or Tables list, right click on the entry and select ‘Delete -> Table Rows’.
Start creating tasks
The ‘Tasks’ sheet allows you to manage all your tasks. Each task contains the following columns:
- Task: Enter the name of your task.
- Status: Select a status from the dropdown menu.
- Priority: Select a priority from the dropdown menu. (P1 = Most urgent, P4 = Least urgent)
- Budget: Enter the maximum amount you’re willing to spend.
- Actual cost: Enter the amount you actually spent on this task.
- Due date: Enter the date which this task should be completed by.
- Notes: Feel free to leave a note or comment for this task (optional).
🟢 Tip: All dates must be entered in the following format: January 1, 2023
🟢 Tip: When the ‘Due Date’ value is equal to 3 or less, the number will appear in red.
Populate the Guest List
The ‘Guest List’ sheet allows you to manage all guests. Each Guest list row contains the following 5 columns:
- Name: Enter your guests name.
- Attending: Select an attendance status from the dropdown menu.
- Meal: Select a meal from the dropdown menu if applicable.
- Table: Select a table number from the dropdown if applicable.
- Notes: Enter a note for each guest (optional).
Populate the Itinerary
The ‘Itinerary’ sheet allows you to clearly set your event’s programming schedule. This sheet consists of 3 columns:
- Time: Times are pre-populated and can easily be edited if needed.
- Location: Specify a location if applicable.
- Activity: Describe what activity is taking place at your event during that timeframe.